Rocket Lab
Founded Year
2006Stage
Reverse Merger | IPOTotal Raised
$215MAbout Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) designs and manufactures an electron small orbital launch vehicle and the photon satellite platform. It is an orbital launch provider, delivering repeatable access to orbit for small satellites. It designs, builds, and launches the electron rocket, a carbon composite orbital launch vehicle, powered by three-dimensional (3D) printed, electric pump-fed engines. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Long Beach, California.
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Rocket Lab Patents
Rocket Lab has filed 15 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- CubeSats
- NASA space probes
- Satellite launch failures
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9/2021 | 8/16/2022 | Rocket propulsion, Spacecraft propulsion, Rocket engines, Thermodynamic cycles, Rocketdyne engines | Grant |
Application Date | 6/9/2021 |
|---|---|
Grant Date | 8/16/2022 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Rocket propulsion, Spacecraft propulsion, Rocket engines, Thermodynamic cycles, Rocketdyne engines |
Status | Grant |
Latest Rocket Lab News
Sep 20, 2023
The Kiwi founded space launch company's founder Peter Beck said it was a 'tough day'. Rocket Lab's electron rocket carrying a Capella Space payload on the pad at Mahia before the anomaly yesterday. Rocket Lab has apologised to its customer Capella Space for a failed mission last night, saying the Electron rocket carrying an Acadia satellite experienced an anomaly two minutes and thirty seconds into flight. The company said the rocket successfully lifted-off from Launch Complex 1 on Mahia Want to read more? It's easy. Choose your best value subscription option Get instant access to this article now as part of our FREE two week trial. Get two weeks free access to NBR’s Premium Online Subscription, which includes full access to all of NBR’s great content on any device. Start Now
Rocket Lab Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Rocket Lab founded?
Rocket Lab was founded in 2006.
Where is Rocket Lab's headquarters?
Rocket Lab's headquarters is located at 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach.
What is Rocket Lab's latest funding round?
Rocket Lab's latest funding round is Reverse Merger.
How much did Rocket Lab raise?
Rocket Lab raised a total of $215M.
Who are the investors of Rocket Lab?
Investors of Rocket Lab include Vector Acquisition, Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, K1W1, Promus Ventures and 9 more.
Who are Rocket Lab's competitors?
Competitors of Rocket Lab include Solestial and 5 more.
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